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GameCube Resurgence Via RPGs?

Posted by simoniker on from the good-quality-ninty-merchandise dept.

Daetrin writes "GamesAreFun.com is reporting that Namco's Tales of Symphonia RPG for GameCube sold 200,000 copies in its first day of release in Japan. It also reports that Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles for GameCube has sold over 350,000 units since its Japanese release last month. Perhaps the influx of RPGs will help revitalize the low GameCube hardware sales in Japan?" IGN Cube has hands-on impressions of Tales Of Symphonia, and GamesAreFun also mention the "73,000 pre-orders in Japan" for GC farming RPG Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life, which comes complete with a plush cow if you pre-order Stateside.

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  1. Farming is fun. Who knew? by gklinger · · Score: 4, Informative
    Along side Grand Theft Auto and Unreal Tournament, games like Harvest Moon are easily overlooked and it's a real shame. The first time I encountered Harvest Moon was on the N64 and admittedly, I thought the idea of a game based around farming was ridiculous but I gave it a chance and I'm glad I did. It's fantastic. The Super Nintendo and Playstation versions are also quite good although I didn't enjoy the Playstation 2 version (called Save the Homeland) as much as it was too goal oriented. From what I've read Natsume is getting back to its roots (roots, farming, get it?) with A Wonderful Life. I can't wait.

    It's impossible to explain this game's charm. You just have to try it.

    If you want more information about the Harvest Moon franchise, check out the Harvest Moon Farm. There's a lot of good info there.

  2. Here comes a shameless karma whore by jsse · · Score: 2, Informative

    Tales of Symphonia - A full preview complements more than 20 new screens.